The Journal of Pediatrics has released a new research article entitled, “Disparities in Breastfeeding: Impact on Maternal and Child Health Outcomes and Costs.” The study found that suboptimal breastfeeding is associated…
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of four commonly used induction methods. METHODS: This randomized trial compared four induction methods: misoprostol alone, Foley alone, misoprostol–cervical Foley concurrently, and Foley–oxytocin concurrently. Women…
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Congratulations to St. Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City for their Baby-Friendly designation. They become the 6th Baby-Friendly hospital in Oklahoma. That means that 13.6% of babies in Oklahoma are now…
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The Council on Patient Safety in Women’s Health Care is pleased to announce the National Improvement Video Challenge, an innovative opportunity for institutions to share how they have utilized the…
A case of obstetric hemorrhage was presented as the November 2016 AHRQ WebM&M Spotlight Case with commentary by Elliot Main, MD. Read the case on the AHRQ Patient Safety Network…
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Published in the November 2016 Issue of Pediatrics, along with a companion article, “The Timing of Planned Delivery: Strengthening the Case for 39 Weeks.” Authors: Jason P. Bentley, Christine L….
Article published in the American Journal of Perinatology: Assessing reVITALize: Should the Definition of Postpartum Hemorrhage Differ by Mode of Delivery? Authors: Rebecca Feldman Hamm, Eileen Y. Wang, Jamie A….
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released the Updated 2016 Recommendations for a Safe Infant Sleeping Environment. The recommendations are published as a policy statement. There is also an…
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Published in the November 2016 issue of PEDIATRICS, Volume 138 (5). DOI: 10.1542/peds.2016-0181 OBJECTIVES: To estimate the rate of admissions to NICUs, as well as infants’ morbidity and abstract neonatal…
According to the CDC, only about half of pregnant women receive the flu shot even though they recommend that ALL pregnant women receive the flu shot. Here are some resources…
Our new featured resource is the latest OHCA Progesterone Guidelines v 1.0 9/16. The guidelines include instructions for intramuscular and vaginal administration….
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Abstract: Approximately 3500 infants die annually in the United States from sleep-related infant deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS; International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision [ICD-10], R95), ill-defined deaths…
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INTERIM UPDATE: This Practice Bulletin, Management of Preterm Labor, is updated to reflect a limited, focused change in the gestational age at which to consider antenatal corticosteroids, including administration during…
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The Office of Perinatal Quality Improvement is again offering the AWHONN Intermediate FHM Instructor Course on December 13, 2016 at the Samis Education Center in Oklahoma City. The Intermediate Instructor…
OBJECTIVE: To investigate factors associated with differential state maternal mortality ratios and to quantitate the contribution of various demographic factors to such variation. CONCLUSION: Interstate differences in maternal mortality ratios…
Do you have clinical and/or data questions about treatment for severe hypertension? Dr. Elliott Main provides some answers. OPQIC held webinars in August on Timely Treatment of Severe Hypertension. The…
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Our 3rd Annual OPQIC Summit was held on September 16, 2016 at the Moore Norman Technology Center. We had almost 200 attendees of all types of perinatal and public health providers. …
Do you have questions about providing progesterone to eligible women? The latest version of the OHCA Progesterone Guidelines v 1.0 9/16 were released at the OPQIC Summit on September 16th….
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February 24, 2017, learn from the experts and other Oklahoma hospitals that are working towards Baby-Friendly designation. Click here to learn more….
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Published in Pediatrics, September 2016 ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Adherence to the American Academy of Pediatrics abstract safe sleep practice (SSP) recommendations among hospitalized infants is unknown, but is assumed…
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The proposed Obstetrical policy revisions will reinstate the use of the global care CPT codes for obstetrical reimbursement. OHCA comment due date: 10/10/16. Click here to view the entire…
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The Clinical Report, Umbilical Cord Care in the Newborn Infant, is being published in the September 2016 issue of Pediatrics. From the report: “This clinical report reviews the evidence underlying…
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ABSTRACT: This document builds upon recommendations from peer organizations and outlines a process for identifying maternal cases that should be reviewed. Severe maternal morbidity is associated with a high rate…
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According to a recent study, video recordings in family homes suggest that most parents do not follow safe sleep guidelines. The article, Nocturnal Video Assessment of Infant Sleep Environments, is…
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Published in Pediatrics, Volume 138, Issue 3, September 2016 ABSTRACT: Skin-to-skin care (SSC) and rooming-in have become common practice in the newborn period for healthy newborns with the implementation of…
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Published in Pediatrics, Vol. 138, Issue 2, August 2016 ABSTRACT: The use of supplemental oxygen plays a vital role in the care of the critically ill preterm infant, but the…
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A second zone in Miami, Florida, that includes a section of Miami Beach, has been identified as an area of possible local transmission of Zika infection. This zone is in…
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Published ahead-of-print in Obstetrics & Gynecology: Recent Increases in the U.S. Maternal Mortality Rate: Disentangling Trends From Measurement Issues Authors: Marian F. MacDorman, PhD, Eugene Declercq, PhD, Howard Cabral, PhD,…
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According to recent news reports, officials at the Oklahoma State Department of Health have confirmed 70 cases of pertussis, also knows as “whooping cough”, so far in 2016 – nearly…
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has just released Committee Opinion #670: Immediate Postpartum Long-Acting Reversible Contraception. This is being published in the August issue of the Green…
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